Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant No titles 2W 9P
- Together
- 28
- Race H2H
- 14–14
- Quali H2H
- 23–5
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Sir John Arthur Brabham
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australia · Born 1926-04-02 · Hurstville · Died 2014-05-19
Champion 3×: 1959, 1960, 1966
- Starts
- 126
- Wins
- 14
- Podiums
- 31
- Poles
- 13
- Fastest Laps
- 12
- Points
- 253
- Championships
- 3
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Hurstville |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 2014-05-19 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 128 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 126 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Podiums | 31 |
| Pole Positions | 13 |
| Fastest Laps | 12 |
| Points | 253 |
| Championships | 3 |
| Best Championship Position | 1 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 6124 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 2 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 7.26 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 9.29 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -2.03 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 7.32 |
| Average Race Position | 9.32 |
| DNFs | 56 (43.8%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 2 (1.6%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | Brabham | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| 1969 | 10 | Brabham | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 1968 | 23 | Brabham | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 | Brabham | 11 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| 1966 | 1 | Brabham | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| 1965 | 10 | Brabham | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1964 | 8 | Brabham | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 | Brabham | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 1962 | 9 | Lotus | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1961 | 11 | Cooper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 17 |
| Accident | 7 |
| Oil leak | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Transmission | 3 |
| Overheating | 3 |
| Gearbox | 3 |
| Oil pressure | 3 |
| Clutch | 2 |
| Collision | 2 |
| Ignition | 2 |
| Throttle | 2 |
| Injection | 2 |
| Spun off | 2 |
| Received outside assistance | 1 |
| Electrical | 1 |
| Car raced by Gurney | 1 |
| Fuel pump | 1 |
| Handling | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant
Daniel Sexton Gurney No titles 4W 19P- Together
- 27
- Race H2H
- 12–15
- Quali H2H
- 9–18
Bruce Leslie McLaren No titles 4W 27P- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 13–12
- Quali H2H
- 23–2
Robert Hugh Fearon Anderson No titles 1P- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 16–9
- Quali H2H
- 24–1
- Roy Francesco Salvadori No titles 2P
- Together
- 23
- Race H2H
- 9–14
- Quali H2H
- 16–7
- Denis Clive Hulme 1★ 8W 33P
- Together
- 23
- Race H2H
- 15–8
- Quali H2H
- 19–4
Family
| Driver ↑ | Relationship | Type |
|---|---|---|
| David Philip Brabham | parent | PARENT |
| David Philip Brabham | child | CHILD |
| Gary Thomas Brabham | parent | PARENT |
| Gary Thomas Brabham | child | CHILD |
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 |  Mexico | Brabham | 4 | 11 | 52 | — | Engine |
| 1970 | United States | Brabham | 16 | 10 | 105 | — | +3 laps |
| 1970 |  Canada | Brabham | 19 | 16 | 57 | — | Oil leak |
| 1970 |  Italy | Brabham | 8 | 12 | 31 | — | Accident |
| 1970 |  Austria | Brabham | 8 | 13 | 56 | — | +4 laps |
| 1970 |  Germany | Brabham | 12 | 19 | 4 | — | Oil leak |
| 1970 | Great Britain | Brabham | 2 | 2 | 80 | 6 | +32.900 |
| 1970 | France | Brabham | 5 | 3 | 38 | 4 | +44.830 |
| 1970 |  Netherlands | Brabham | 12 | 11 | 76 | — | +4 laps |
| 1970 |  Belgium | Brabham | 5 | 10 | 19 | — | Clutch |
| 1970 |  Monaco | Brabham | 4 | 2 | 80 | 6 | +23.100 |
| 1970 |  Spain | Brabham | 1 | 7 | 61 | — | Engine |
| 1970 |  South Africa | Brabham | 3 | 1 | 80 | 9 | — |
| 1969 | Mexico | Brabham | 1 | 3 | 65 | 4 | +38.480 |
| 1969 | United States | Brabham | 10 | 4 | 106 | 3 | +2 laps |
| 1969 | Canada | Brabham | 6 | 2 | 90 | 6 | +46.200 |
| 1969 | Italy | Brabham | 7 | 14 | 6 | — | Oil leak |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Brabham | 8 | 6 | 90 | 1 | +1:10.810 |
| 1969 | Monaco | Brabham | 8 | 15 | 9 | — | Accident |
| 1969 | Spain | Brabham | 5 | 9 | 51 | — | Engine |
| 1969 | South Africa | Brabham | 1 | 14 | 32 | — | Handling |
| 1968 | Mexico | Brabham | 8 | 10 | 59 | — | Oil pressure |
| 1968 | United States | Brabham | 8 | 10 | 77 | — | Engine |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Mexico | Brabham | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | United States | Brabham | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Canada | Brabham | 19 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Italy | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Austria | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Germany | Brabham | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Great Britain | Brabham | 2 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | France | Brabham | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Brabham | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Belgium | Brabham | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Monaco | Brabham | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | Spain | Brabham | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | South Africa | Brabham | 3 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Mexico | Brabham | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | United States | Brabham | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Canada | Brabham | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Italy | Brabham | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Monaco | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | Spain | Brabham | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | South Africa | Brabham | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | Mexico | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | United States | Brabham | 8 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | Brabham | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| 1969 | 10 | Brabham | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 1968 | 23 | Brabham | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 | Brabham | 11 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| 1966 | 1 | Brabham | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| 1965 | 10 | Brabham | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1964 | 8 | Brabham | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 | Brabham | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 1962 | 9 | Lotus | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1961 | 11 | Cooper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1960 | 1 | Cooper | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 43 |
| 1959 | 1 | Cooper | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 34 |
| 1958 | 18 | Cooper | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1957 | — | Cooper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | — | Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | — | Cooper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Monza | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Silverstone | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Reims-Gueux | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Aintree | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rouen-Les-Essarts | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kyalami | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Prince George | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boavista | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mosport | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jarama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mont-Tremblant | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pescara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ain-Diab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AVUS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monsanto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riverside | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeltweg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bugatti | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Montjuïc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charade | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Bull Ring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Monaco | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| France | 13 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Germany | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| United States | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Belgium | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Italy | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mexico | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| South Africa | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Canada | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Spain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pescara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (14)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Africa | Brabham |
| 1967 | Canada | Brabham |
| 1967 | France | Brabham |
| 1966 | Germany | Brabham |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brabham |
| 1966 | Great Britain | Brabham |
| 1966 | France | Brabham |
| 1960 | Portugal | Cooper |
| 1960 | Great Britain | Cooper |
| 1960 | France | Cooper |
| 1960 | Belgium | Cooper |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Cooper |
| 1959 | Great Britain | Cooper |
| 1959 | Monaco | Cooper |
Pole Positions (13)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain |
| 1969 | Mexico |
| 1969 | South Africa |
| 1967 | Monaco |
| 1967 | South Africa |
| 1966 | United States |
| 1966 | Netherlands |
| 1966 | Great Britain |
| 1961 | United States |
| 1960 | Great Britain |
| 1960 | France |
| 1960 | Belgium |
| 1959 | Great Britain |
Fastest Laps (9)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Great Britain | 70 | 1:25.900 |
| 1970 | France | 29 | 3:00.750 |
| 1970 | Spain | 19 | 1:24.300 |
| 1966 | Great Britain | 60 | 1:37.000 |
| 1964 | France | 44 | 2:11.400 |
| 1961 | United States | 28 | 1:18.200 |
| 1960 | United States | 71 | 1:56.300 |
| 1960 | France | 25 | 2:17.500 |
| 1959 | Monaco | 83 | 1:40.400 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant No titles 2W 9P
- Together
- 28
- Race H2H
- 14–14
- Quali H2H
- 23–5
- Daniel Sexton Gurney No titles 4W 19P
- Together
- 27
- Race H2H
- 12–15
- Quali H2H
- 9–18
- Bruce Leslie McLaren No titles 4W 27P
- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 13–12
- Quali H2H
- 23–2
- Robert Hugh Fearon Anderson No titles 1P
- Together
- 25
- Race H2H
- 16–9
- Quali H2H
- 24–1
- Roy Francesco Salvadori No titles 2P
- Together
- 23
- Race H2H
- 9–14
- Quali H2H
- 16–7
- Denis Clive Hulme 1★ 8W 33P
- Together
- 23
- Race H2H
- 15–8
- Quali H2H
- 19–4
- Masten Gregory No titles 3P
- Together
- 21
- Race H2H
- 15–6
- Quali H2H
- 19–2
Joseph Siffert No titles 2W 6P- Together
- 21
- Race H2H
- 12–9
- Quali H2H
- 17–4
Joakim Bonnier No titles 1W 1P- Together
- 17
- Race H2H
- 10–7
- Quali H2H
- 15–2
- Karl Jochen Rindt 1★ 6W 13P
- Together
- 13
- Race H2H
- 5–8
- Quali H2H
- 2–11
- Rolf Johann Stommelen No titles 1P
- Together
- 13
- Race H2H
- 9–4
- Quali H2H
- 11–2
- Silvio Moser No titles
- Together
- 12
- Race H2H
- 8–4
- Quali H2H
- 12–0
- Ian John Burgess No titles
- Together
- 11
- Race H2H
- 8–3
- Quali H2H
- 11–0
- Stirling Craufurd Moss No titles 16W 24P
- Together
- 9
- Race H2H
- 5–4
- Quali H2H
- 1–8
- John Norman Surtees 1★ 6W 24P
- Together
- 8
- Race H2H
- 5–3
- Quali H2H
- 5–3
- Jacques Bernard Edmon Martin Henri Ickx No titles 8W 25P
- Together
- 8
- Race H2H
- 2–6
- Quali H2H
- 4–4
- Trevor Taylor No titles 1P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 4–3
- Quali H2H
- 5–2
- Piers Raymond Courage No titles 2P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 4–3
- Quali H2H
- 5–2
- Henry Charles Taylor No titles
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 6–0
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Charles Anthony Standish Brooks No titles 6W 10P
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 5–1
- Quali H2H
- 6–0
- James Clark, Jr. 2★ 25W 32P
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 1–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–6
- Robert McGregor Innes Ireland No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 5–1
- Quali H2H
- 3–3
- Frank Gardner No titles
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 5–1
- Quali H2H
- 6–0
- John Eric George Fairman No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 4–1
- Quali H2H
- 4–1
- Luciano Bianchi No titles 1P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 5–0
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien No titles 2P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 5–0
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Jack Rex Lewis No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 2–3
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Guy Camille Ligier No titles
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 5–0
- Quali H2H
- 5–0
- Christopher William Bristow No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Lorenzo Bandini No titles 1W 8P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Ian Ewart Raby No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 3–1
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- John Malcolm Taylor No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 4–0
- Quali H2H
- 4–0
- Bruce Henley Halford No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Virginio Lugli Munaron No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- James Sharp No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
- Michael George Hartwell MacDowel No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- John Brian Naylor No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Anthony Ernest Marsh No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Richard Gibson No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- William Ronald Flockhart No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Wolfgang Seidel No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ivor Léon John Bueb No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Colin Charles Houghton Davis No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Hans Herrmann No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Keith Anthony Greene No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Mário Manuel Veloso de Araújo Cabral No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Giorgio Scarlatti No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Harry Lawrence O'Reilly Schell No titles 2P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Massimo Natili No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- David Prophet No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Christopher Arthur Amon No titles 11P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Alan Brinley Rees No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Kurt Karl-Heinrich Ahrens No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- David William Charlton No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Peter David de Klerk No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
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Drivers with comparable career totals, nationality, or overlapping eras.
Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does Sir John Arthur Brabham have?
Sir John Arthur Brabham has 14 Formula 1 race wins from 126 Grand Prix starts.
Has Sir John Arthur Brabham won a Formula 1 World Championship?
Yes. Sir John Arthur Brabham won 3 World Drivers’ Championships in 1959, 1960, and 1966.
Which Formula 1 team has Sir John Arthur Brabham driven for the most?
Sir John Arthur Brabham made the most starts for Brabham (82 starts, 7 wins).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does Sir John Arthur Brabham have?
Sir John Arthur Brabham has 13 Formula 1 pole positions.
Who was Sir John Arthur Brabham’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant was Sir John Arthur Brabham’s most frequent teammate, with 28 races as teammates.
When did Sir John Arthur Brabham race in Formula 1?
Sir John Arthur Brabham raced in Formula 1 from 1955–1970.